Memory Care
University Care Center
Memory Care in San Diego, CA
5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
★★★★☆4.3CMS rating
CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Memory Care in San Diego, CA
CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
University Care Center is a memory care community specializing in secure, structured support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia in San Diego, CA. The facility holds a 4.3/5-star CMS rating.
When contacting this provider, ask about staff training in dementia care, resident-to-staff ratios, and how behavioral changes are managed, and what activities programming looks like and how families can stay involved.
Ask how the community handles wandering, sundowning, and agitation — these are the situations that reveal care quality.
Memory care communities are purpose-built for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, other dementias, or significant cognitive decline. Unlike standard assisted living, these communities feature secured environments to prevent unsafe wandering, higher staff-to-resident ratios, and teams trained specifically in dementia behavior and communication. Daily programming is structured around routine — repetition and predictability reduce anxiety for residents with memory loss. Sensory activities, music therapy, and reminiscence programs are common. Families often find that memory care provides a level of supervision and specialized engagement that is difficult to replicate at home, even with full-time caregivers. California requires all RCFE memory care units to meet additional licensing standards under the Memory Care Program.
Services available at University Care Center. Confirm specific offerings directly when you visit or call.
This is the state median for memory care in California. Actual costs at University Care Center may vary based on level of care, room type, and services included.
Typical for Memory Care providers. Contact University Care Center directly to confirm.
University Care Center is located at 5602 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105.
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